Americans speak English, Brits speak English,  so all the words should be the same, right? Wrong. Having moved to the USA 6 years ago, but still visiting London once a year, I’m getting used to people looking at me strangely when I say certain words. Saying “Can I have a jacket potato?” in America has most people wondering about my sanity, while …

Not every How-To Monday will be focused on something to make your life easier. There are some weeks that we just want to show you how to have more fun doing something. Since we visited the St. Louis Zoo last week during our journey from Chicago to North Carolina (yes, we went a little out of …

I’m kind of a foodie. Not a chef by any means, but I binge watch the Food Network and love eating out at restaurants. There are a few particular menu items I always try if they’re on the menu … 1) bread pudding 2) any chocolate type cocktails 3) chef salads 4)  monte cristo sandwiches. …

Who knew June was National Seafood Month? We did! Some people love seafood and some hate it. Whatever your stance, there’s no denying that the right fish (for example, try to stick with wild caught salmon instead of farm raised) can be packed with a whole lot of goodness that your body will thank you …

I’m currently visiting my family in my hometown of London, England, and things are different now that I have kids. My 1.5 year old son and 3.5 year old daughter don’t want to know about the restaurants and coffee shops mommy loved to hang out in when she was young, they want to run around in an open …

Fifty-seven inches. That is the height that some pre-pre-teens strive to get to so that they can ditch the booster seat all together to avoid the embarrassment of their peers seeing them in a “baby seat” in the car. Yes, every family has their own car seat milestones that they go by but the AAP …

I sure hope the recipe title didn’t scare you away! I mean, a Thanksgiving side and breakfast sweet don’t normally go together, but I promise you, in this circumstance they do. They definitely do. My mom remembers her mom making these often, usually the morning after a big batch of mashed potatoes. She was a …

Disney’s Maleficent movie starring Angelina Jolie is one of the early blockbusters of the summer.  This is the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 Disney film, Sleeping Beauty. We had a chance to see the movie today with seven children ages 4-11 years old. With a rating of PG and a quite …

Tonight is daddy son bonding time so my daughter and I are to cook ALONE. I am making French chicken breasts with a mushroom risotto alongside a radicchio and romaine salad. Before we start, buy a white wine, chill and then pour a glass- you deserve it. I already know what most of you are …

I’ve raved about Pampered Chef’s amazing kitchen products before, but have failed to mention that they have divine recipes too! This particular recipe isn’t technically Pampered Chef, but it is from my favorite consultant. Who would have guessed you could make something so quick, easy and delicious IN YOUR MICROWAVE?!? This microwave chocolate lava cake …

Last week, we had an amazing time during our visit to the Beaches Resorts in Turks & Caicos for the official grande opening party for the resort’s newest Key West Village. While the main purpose of the press trip was to attend the grande opening party with 54 other members of the media, we made …

One would think that packing a mommy bag would be as universal as not wearing black with navy blue. However, for a New York parent it tends to be a little more difficult than just putting diapers and bottles in a bag. There are so many other factors that go into it; such as where …